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49 Most Influential Gay Men on the Planet

Celebrating influential gay men across various industries making positive impacts.
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What does being “influential” mean? In the world of gay men, being influential requires an exert of strong influence, but also a humanitarian streak. Influential gay men are makers of positive outcomes.

We’re celebrating 49 of the most influential gay men in  business, politics, fashion, entertainment, media, and sports. We grouped these influential gay men loosely by industry, and they’re not necessarily ranked in order of importance.

Apple’s CEO, dubbed the most powerful gay man in corporate America by Out Magazine.

Tim Cook

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  • Gayety Staff

    Gayety Staff is a team of editors, writers, and contributors who live and breathe LGBTQ+ culture. From breaking celebrity news to unapologetically queer storytelling, we bring you what’s trending, what’s bold, and what keeps our community feeling seen.